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Job description
PH Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Location: Based in Hall, but traveling to Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Hall, Habersham, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White Counties. Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants Work Schedule: Part Time Pay Grade: O; HCP201 Vacancies: 1 Requisition: Travel is required for this position.
Who We Are: We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What We Offer: As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As an PH Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within the District Two Health Departments. At District Two, Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. Operates under a written nurse protocol agreement with their delegating physician, conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. May prescribe medication in some cases.
Primary responsibility is to provide LARC services-Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive
Under general supervision, performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas.
Operates under written nurse protocol agreement with delegating physician, conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients.
May prescribe medication in some cases
Additional Duties for APRN's (women's health):
Previous public health experience in Women's Health and all other programs, experience with the Georgia BCCP program guidelines,
Experience with prenatal exams and OB patients,
Experience with IUD insertions/removals and Nexplanon insertion/removals, experience with Women's Health and STD exams,
Experience and knowledge of Expanded Role and APRN protocols and guidelines for the State of Georgia, written and oral proficiency in English and Spanish,
Previous experience with VHN (Visual Health Net) computer system
Sees Family Planning patients for exam and treatments as needed
Manages birth control and dispenses following medical guidelines
Sees medical patients that may be referred from RNs
Does LARCs procedures
Sees OB patients with TLC guidance
Sees STD patients for exam and treatments as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing and two (2) years of nursing experience and Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and Georgia license as a APRN and current certification in specialty area and CPR certification; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level PH Advanced Practice RN 1 (HCP200) or position equivalent. Preferred:
Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND Certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing AND Two years PH experience AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia License as a APRN AND Current certification in specialty area AND CPR certification.
Superior interpersonal skills
Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients
Self-directed
Ability to complete tasks without detailed supervision
Excellent computer skills
Ability to read, write and speak Spanish
Additional Information
To be considered for employment at District 2 Public Health you must complete an online application. This job application can be found at Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers", locate position then click "Apply" to begin your application. Please make sure you have selected the specific job you are interested in and qualified for. You will receive an email or telephone call if you are selected to participate in the interview process. Please do not send hard copies of application materials. All information can be uploaded to the online system. Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number where applicant can be reached. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing. As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at
Worksite address
gainesville, GA, 30501, US
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